Knuckle guard Hayabusa Guard Black

A knuckle guard provides additional impact cushioning created during punching. This also helps reduce the risk of injury to the knuckles, metacarpal bones, wrists, and elbows.

A knuckle guard is therefore highly suitable for giving your knuckles extra protection during intensive punching and boxing.

Hayabusa (pronounced Ha-Ja-Boe-Sa) is the Japanese word for peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on Earth (a bird of prey recorded at over 500 km/h in a dive). The company was founded in 2006 by Ken & Craig Clement, David Zikakis and Luke Harris and has literally taken flight ever since.

Hayabusa is headquartered in Ontario (Canada) and has its global distribution centre in the heart of Las Vegas (United States). Not entirely coincidentally, this is also where the biggest boxing matches and UFC events take place. Hayabusa also has two exclusive contracts with independent sports centres in Canada, where all Hayabusa products are extensively tested.

Hayabusa aims to offer the best materials in terms of comfort, fit, anatomy and, more importantly, performance and safety! A martial artist is constantly improving and developing themselves. This is a Japanese philosophy that is also applied in business and at Hayabusa: Kaizen. This is the concept of “continuous improvement.

Polycotton is a fabric made from a blend of cotton and polyester fibers. The ratio of fibers can vary, but 80% polyester and 20% cotton are often used for handwraps. For our karate and taekwon-do uniforms, the ratio is usually 65% polyester and 35% cotton.

Polycotton combines the benefits of both materials: the breathability of cotton and the durability and quick-drying properties of polyester.

Why is polycotton used?

• More durable: polyester makes the fabric stronger and more resistant to wear than pure cotton. 
• Wrinkle-resistant: polycotton is much less prone to wrinkling than 100% cotton. This is especially useful for martial arts uniforms, as they require less ironing.
• Quick-drying: polyester fibers dry faster than cotton, which is useful for sportswear and sports equipment. 
• Economical: polycotton is cheaper than 100% cotton. 
• Versatile: polycotton is suitable for various applications, such as clothing and handwraps.
• More elastic: handwraps are more comfortable with a little stretch. 100% cotton has no stretch at all.

What is the background of the XPRT brand?

The Hayabusa Guard are professional knuckle protectors with 8.5 mm thick padding that you wear under your boxing gloves together with regular handwraps. They provide an extra layer of protection specifically for the knuckles—ideal for boxers who experience sore knuckles during training.

The Hayabusa Guard is made from a high-quality blend of polyester and cotton - soft, comfortable, and washable. The outer material fits snugly around the knuckles and is compatible with all types of handwraps, although they are specifically optimized for use with Hayabusa handwraps.

Put on the Hayabusa Guard before your handwraps - they're easy to put on yourself without help from a coach. Then wrap your handwraps over them as usual and put on your boxing gloves. The two sizes (S-M and L-XL) provide a better fit than one-size alternatives. - ze zijn makkelijk zelf aan te brengen zonder hulp van een coach. Daarna wikkel je je bandages op de normale manier eroverheen en trek je je bokshandschoenen aan. De twee maten (S-M en L-XL) zorgen voor een betere pasvorm dan one-size alternatieven.